Good-neighbourly

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    In the manner of a good, courteous, friendly neighbour. UK

    "Although railways are normally excluded by statute from seeking planning permission for most of their works, the Trust thought it good-neighbourly to advise the local Ryedale District Council of its intentions."

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"Although railways are normally excluded by statute from seeking planning permission for most of their works, the Trust thought it good-neighbourly to advise the local Ryedale District Council of its intentions."

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good-neighborlinessgood-neighbourliness

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